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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Birmingham takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 51m
Duration
531 mi
Distance
£317
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Essen to Birmingham train times

Trains run twice daily between Essen and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Birmingham at 5:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 46m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 46m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 46m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 46m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 46m • 2 changes
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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 46m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Birmingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Essen to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 531 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Birmingham New Street via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 41m.

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